1. The Victim
1. The Victim
The Victim category tends to be made up of users who have inappropriate or unflattering material of themselves published online by others to attack their character.
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The Lurker
The Lurker
The Lurker category is what most social media users tend to fall under, as they browse for fun and silently follow their favorite celebrities' and friends' online activity while avoiding any form of confrontation.
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The Geek
The Geek
While most are closer to the Lurker category, many would also come close to what is called the Geek category, as it is made up of users who constantly share posts relating to their loves, be it fan fiction or the work of bands. However, even those users still tend to be similar to Lurkers, as the Geek category has also been associated with very obsessive behavior, with many spending a borderline concerning amount of time on projects.
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The Internet Celebrity
The Internet Celebrity
Last, but certainly not least, is the Internet Celebrity category, which is the most popular among younger internet users today. With so many users focusing on promoting their self-image through vlogs or selfies across every social media platform, they dream of going viral and acquiring sponsorships to live solely on these posts.